Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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